New American Standard Bible 2020
Philippians 3:17
17Brothers and sisters, 1join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the 2pattern you have in us.
Philippians 3:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
- New International Version (NIV)Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
Context of Philippians 3:17
15Therefore, all who are mature, let’s have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that to you as well; 16however, let’s keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. Brothers and sisters, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. 18For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even as I weep, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ, 19whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who have their minds on earthly things.
Read all of Philippians 3Philippians 3:17 word by word
Συμμιμηταί μου γίνεσθε, ἀδελφοί, καὶ σκοπεῖτε τοὺς οὕτω περιπατοῦντας καθὼς ἔχετε τύπον ἡμᾶς.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philippians 3:17
- Philippians 4:9As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
- 1 Corinthians 4:16Therefore I urge you, be imitators of me.
- 1 Corinthians 10:32Do not offend Jews or Greeks, or the church of God;
- 1 Corinthians 11:1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word during great affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly and rightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers;
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined way among you,
- 1 Timothy 4:12Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
- Hebrews 13:7Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their way of life, imitate their faith.
- 1 Peter 5:3nor yet as domineering over those assigned to your care, but by proving to be examples to the flock.
- Psalms 37:37Observe the blameless person, and look at the upright; For the person of peace will have a future.
- Romans 16:17Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person so as not to associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.
Commentaries on Philippians 3:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Brethren, be followers - of me - In the things of Christ let me be your line, and my writings preaching, and conduct, your rule. And mark them - . Still alluding to the line in the stadium, keep your eye steadily fixed on those who walk - live, as ye have us - myself, Timothy, and Epaphroditus, for an ensample.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17Brethren, be followers together of me - That is, live as I do. A minister of the gospel, a parent, or a Christian of any age or condition, ought so to live that he can refer to his own example, and exhort others to imitate the course of life which he had led. Paul could do this without ostentation or impropriety. They knew that he lived so as to be a proper example for others; and he knew that they would feel that his life had been such that there would…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-21Verses 12-21 This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. He reached forth, stretched himself forward towards his point; expressions showing great concern to become more and more like unto Christ. He who runs a race, must never…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17Join one another in following my example: Paul seriously pursued Christ and the life God called him to (3:7–14; 4:9; 1 Corinthians 4:6, 16–17; 11:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:7–9). This is very different from the enemies of Christ who are described next (Philippians 3:18–19).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. followers--Greek, "imitators together." of me--as I am an imitator of Christ (1Co 11:1): Imitate me no farther than as I imitate Christ. Or as Bengel "My fellow imitators of God" or "Christ"; "imitators of Christ together with me" (see on Php 2:22; Ep 5:1). mark--for imitation. which walk so as ye have us for an ensample--In English Version of the former clause, the translation of this clause is, "those who are walking so as ye have an example in us."…Read the comment
Topics related to Philippians 3:17
In the dictionaries
Notes
Commentaries on Philippians 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
New American Standard Bible 2020 — © 1960–2020 The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.
Commentaries